There is a lot that has been said about artificial grass – some good, some bad. For starters, not everyone is going to be a fan because…well, it’s artificial grass. Most of it is made out of recycled plastic, and many believe that the process that goes into making it creates its own kind of pollution.
On the flip side, using synthetic grass can be considered to be much more environmentally friendly than natural grass lawns since you don’t have to use toxic fertilizers and pesticides to maintain them and neither do you have to waste a great deal of water trying to keep your lawn and backyard green through dry seasons. In a way, artificial grass landscaping saves water, time and doesn’t poison your immediate surroundings.
The best thing about faux grass is that it can be used for more than just replacing the grass that won’t grow on your lawn. Artificial grass landscaping opens up a whole world of possibilities as far as yard beautification goes.
Here are some ways through which you can employ the use of synthetic grass to greatly improve your curb appeal.
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Tips on How to Take Advantage of Artificial Grass Landscaping
For the purpose of this piece, let’s assume that you are looking for more options than just using synthetic grass on your lawn. While the best way to go about making the best use of faux grass is to consult a professional landscaper with great ideas, here are some options that should get you started on the right path:
1. Give Your Driveway Some Life
It’s nearly impossible to have a lush and green driveway without using faux grass. This is mostly because the soil on your driveway is regularly compacted under the weight of your car and any grass growing there won’t get as much watering since the chances are very high that you do your watering on the weekends and when you are home, which means that your car will be parked at that spot. Using strips of faux grass is the best way to ensure that this section remains green despite all that traffic.
2. Transform Your Balcony into a Garden
There are several ways to transform your balcony into a lush garden. You can have several potted plants and maybe even a few plastic flowers to add color. You can also use strips or patches of synthetic grass to complete that look. This can be done on balconies and rooftop balconies, as well as other areas in around your home where actually growing some kind of ground cover would either be impractical or just too cumbersome to warrant the attempt.
3. Create a Play Area for the Kids and Pets
There are several advantages that come with using fake grass on play areas for both your kids and pets:
- Faux grass stays clean and dry for a long time
- Fake grass doesn’t have mud underneath nor does it have any kind of debris that the kids or pets can track into the house once they are done playing
- Synthetic grass play areas are much easier to clean
Other advantages are that play areas made out of artificial grass are comfortable, look great and are much safer. Whenever your kids or pets play on chemical-laden lawns, there is always the chance that they will have an allergic or respiratory reaction to the pesticides used to keep that lawn healthy.
This not only puts your kids in danger, but it also increases your medical bills. Building them a play area using faux grass eliminates all these dangers while giving them a safe and contained area to play.
4. You Can Build Your Own Putting Green
If you are a golfer or a golfing enthusiast, you can take advantage of the availability of faux grass to build your own backyard putting green. Think about it – your own miniature golf course right there in your backyard. The beauty of this is that you can go as wild with the landscaping as you wish.
You can have sandpits built and even a small pond that will act as a water feature that makes your putting green more challenging as well as one that enhances the overall aesthetic value of your landscape.
5. Make Your Pool Area Safer
How many times have you or one of your family members/friends slipped and almost or even fell around the pool area? This is by far one of the most hazardous downsides of having a pool – the slippery area around it. Have you ever wished that you could have something there that is less slippery yet still aesthetically pleasing?
Growing real grass around your pool could work, but then that area will get waterlogged and start getting muddy. That will only make the entire place look awful, dirty your water, and with enough water, make it even more slippery. Using faux grass, on the other hand, doesn’t come with all these disadvantages. It doesn’t get soggy, isn’t slippery, and looks amazing all year round.
6. Use it as an Indoor Rug
Who says your carpet has to be ordinary? Why can’t you have an indoor rug made out of synthetic grass? Not only does it serve the same purpose as a regular rug, but it also makes your home look a bit greener than usual.
Using a small piece of artificial grass as part of your indoor decor is not only original, but it’s also highly aesthetically pleasing. In fact, you could very well carry the outdoor designs into your house. Make it look as though your lawn extends into your living room.
All it takes is a little ingenuity to make your artificial grass landscaping pop. The number of ways through which you can use faux grass to both beautify and enhance your home is only limited by your imagination. Many of these ways are practical, and of course, there are going to be a few that are simply decorative, but that’s all part of the process.